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    David T.

    Cool bridge to walk over. I don't know how much longer the wooden boards are going to hold as it's chipped and wasted away. It's a nice walk.

    Jamita H.

    This was such a great visit. While in TN, Walnut Street Bridge was listed as a must stop and see. There were a lot of people walking the bridge. You hear people playing music, singing, riding bikes and scooters, running, and just all around taking in the extremely beautiful views from this level. Around the bridge, there were many restaurants, some food trucks (which may have only been there since it was a Saturday). If visiting, please take a walk across the bridge. The weather was perfect and the views are amazing

    View from Walnut Street Bridge
    La H.

    The Walnut Street Bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world from what I read. It is an excellent, well structured bridge that is excellent for exercising, leisurely strolls, or just to sit and watch the Tennessee River!

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    Nazdar M.

    Nice walk over the river. Family enjoyed it! Not at all busy. Very spacious and plenty of room to walk without it feeling crowded. Bridge leads down to Coolidge park; however, we didn't have time to go down to see this area. We parked in a paid parking lot about a quarter of a mile walking distance from the bridge. Parking cost 11$ for 12 hrs.

    Shionda F.

    Oh what a joy it was to walk this bridge ! It was definitely a sight to see as well as we actually took the time to walk the actual bridge . Once we arrived to the top of the bridge to walk across it was like a breathe of fresh air seeing all the different types of people walking the bridge from couples , single folk, families with kids racing along the bridge . If you're in the area I say definitely not just stop to sight see but actually walk the bridge I promise you you won't regret it .

    Elizabeth M.

    Rustic piece of historic Chattanooga! This bridge has definitely seen better days but is loved by all. We always enjoy walking across the bridge from Northshore to Downtown making sure to refresh at the Ice Cream Show or Whitebird restaurant. The only negative I have about the bridge is how rundown and worn down it looks. Paint is gone in many place and rust is taking over. The boards are very weathered and can splinter.

    Keith F.

    This walk was one of many beautiful sites in Chattanooga that I visited. I highly recommend that you go early or later in the day when the sun isnt beating down on the bridge. We arrived on Sunday morning. We found parking reasonably close on the north side. As we walked, we took lots of pictures and gazed at the beauty of the city and river. The park that surrounds the bridge is also really neat and worth a visit. I also love how Chattanooga has preserved a lot of green space throughout the city. Please dont change that! This place is popular and for good reason. Come check it out. The mix of active people, architecture, and views make this a worthwhile stop. Best of all, it is free!

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    Alexis B.

    I always love coming downtown especially early mornings Or once the son has gone down! The temperatures are just right! Downtown Chattanooga is such a beautiful area and Walnut Street Bridge is one of the historical features of downtown!

    Andre G.

    This is such a beautiful part of downtown. It is also a great way to get from one side of town to another. The views are incredible.

    View from the bridge
    Maddie H.

    It's a pedestrian bridge. You walk across it. It is a nice, clean bridge for a quick stroll. It is also.... -Dog-friendly -Bike friendly -Instagram/photography friendly If you happen to be in Chattanooga around sunset then come here for some nice views. It's free so why not? Keeping this review simple as you should come see for yourself!

    Snowy day
    Nancy D.

    This is a historic bridge in chattanooga that only exists because so many people agreed it was an important addition to our city! It is a walking bridge that goes across the Tennessee river connecting Northshore to downtown. The bridge is over 100 years old, well maintained, and beautiful. Please, please take a chance to walk across the bridge if you're in town

    View from coolridge park
    Jamarcus T.

    I actually didn't know there was a yelp review page for the Walnut Street Bridge! I've walked across it more than a few times in my various visits to Chattanooga, and it's such a great view over the water that you need to visit it if and when you pay this nice city a visit. In terms of length, the bridge clocks in at a shade under 2400 feet in length, making it not so terrible a walk or bike ride. There are benches along the way, and again, the view is wonderful! The foot traffic here can get pretty crazy, especially when the weather is good. Sadly when we walked the bridge, Chattanooga was receiving record heat in August, and even getting up and walking the bridge at 10 am still came with lots of sun and heat. The Walnut street bridge connects you to the river walk, which is very close to the Tennessee aquarium, and spits you out on the other side of the bridge to the North shore shopping district, Coolidge park, and others.destinations. You can't come to Chattanooga and NOT see this bridge, and it's as beautiful up close as it is from far away. Highly recommend you take the time to walk this bridge!

    View from the Walnut Street Bridge
    Santi T.

    As a newbie to the city and state, my friends recommended making time to walk across the pedestrian friendly Walnut Street Bridge. We parked on the north shore closer to Coolidge Park on a bright and sunny Friday. As we walked along the bridge, we had gorgeous views of the Tennessee River and the Prentice Cooper State Forest. The bridge connects the North shore where you can browse at the local shops and grab a bite to eat at the restaurants or cafes. On the other side, you'll reach downtown Chattanooga and steps away from the Tennessee Aquarium. While we walked along the Walnut Street Bridge, we marveled at the intricate engineering involved to build this bridge back in 1890. It was an easy 0.45 mile walk each way and dogs were welcomed. I can imagine the sunrise and sunsets must be breathtaking while on the bridge. This is a must see whether it's your first visit to Chattanooga or you're a local.

    Rowing down the Tennessee River

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    The Passage

    The Passage

    4.6(7 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The Passage is a permanent exhibit near the aquarium, and pays tribute to the seven clans of the…read moreCherokee Nation through symbolism. The Trail of Tears, when Cherokee tribes were forced from their lands in Chattanooga to Oklahoma, started nearby. The Passage is a walkway, where people can see the Weeping Wall, representing the tears shed as Cherokees were forced from their homes and made to walk the Trail of Tears. 7 disks along the Weeping Wall tell the story of the Cherokee Nation. Facing the Tennessee River are 7 figures playing stickball. Playing the important game of stickball provided a way for members of the Cherokee Nation to settle disagreements, even to the point of players getting injured or killed. Just my opinion, but I think this a valuable exhibit that should be maintained a lot better and treated with respect. During my visit, to The Passage, there were a lot of people wading in the water, and wall that the stainless steel stickball players are on appeared water damaged.

    Bring your swimsuits and let the kids enjoy! This place is amazing and one of the first places I…read morevisited when moving near Chattanooga. It's a great way to cool off in the summer. The down side would be it is crowded at times but I don't mind that at all. I brought my four grandkids and the loved it too. This area of Chattanooga is right by the river and outdoor amphitheater so it's a win win as far as location. I absolutely love it!

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    The Passage - Cute little cool off area.

    Cute little cool off area.

    The Passage - My grandkids loved the passage!

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    My grandkids loved the passage!

    River Gallery Sculpture Garden - Vantage point walking along the street sidewalk outside the sculpture garden (since we had our dog with us).

    River Gallery Sculpture Garden

    4.6(7 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This sculpture garden is part of The River Gallery. The River Gallery is a gallery space in a turn…read moreof the century home that showcases regional and national fine arts and crafts, while the Sculpture Garden is a captivating outdoor experience in a lovely garden setting that showcases sculptures from their permanent collection as well as sculptures available to purchase. Information regarding sculpture purchases is available through The River Gallery. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the Sculpture Garden. Since we had our dog with us while visiting the area, we walked along the sidewalk on the street while looking down at the Sculpture Garden. From this vantage point, you're still able to admire a snippet of the lovely curved paths and public works of art. This outdoor garden landscape is supposedly on a two-acre space, and it overlooks the beautiful Tennessee River. The garden is also said to feature not only the works of art to admire but also boasts a meditation area, formal garden, and an informal garden with a recycling mountain stream. If you're in the area and dog free, it's certainly worth a visit.

    The River Gallery Sculpture Garden sneaks up on you....or at least it snuck up on us. We were…read moredoing a day trip in Chattanooga, stopped to park for coffee and saw one funky statue, went to check it out and saw another, and another, and wait...what IS this place??? ***Googles*** OHHHH....Sculpture Garden! As others have said, this is really a hidden in plain sight spot that rests on a cliff overlooking a river. Very picturesque, and the sculptures range from small and neat (a group of fish pouring into water) to things that are larger than life and causes you to ponder. On a nice and warm day, you can easily find yourself missing a few hours here, especially if you bring snacks from the nearby restaurants. I was not expecting it. This was not on the itinerary, but i'm very happy we stumbled upon the Sculpture garden. It's kinda awesome, and that it's just on the outskirts of town sets the mood for how your time in Chattanooga will be. True, i'm not some artsy fartsy soul...but being allowed to dabble in this art environment was well received, and the next time I return it wont be by accident! Check this place out!!

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    River Gallery Sculpture Garden - Mind the rules if visiting.

    Mind the rules if visiting.

    River Gallery Sculpture Garden - Fish diving to water sculpture

    Fish diving to water sculpture

    River Gallery Sculpture Garden - Tuberose

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    Tuberose

    Chattanooga Choo Choo - Entry into station

    Chattanooga Choo Choo

    4.0(8 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Ever hear of the Chattanooga Choo Choo song? It was popularized back around 1940 by Glen Miller…read moreand his Orchestra. When we were in Chattanooga, I Just had to make a quick detour to see the Chattanooga Choo Choo. It did not disappoint. The Chattanooga Choo Choo train looks very cool!! It is more than just a train though. The Chattanooga Choo Choo refers to the former train station itself. It is now a hotel and entertainment complex filled with shops and restaurants. The steam locomotive in the middle of the grounds was the highlight in my opinion. Unfortunately folks are not allowed to go on the locomotive. That's okay. I just admired it from afar. Check out the Chattanooga Choo Choo while you are in this fine city. It is definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to listen to the wonderful song too!!

    I'm Nashville born and raised - grew up coming here with family and after 10 years I came back to…read moresee how the Choo Choo has held up and it's heartbreaking. It's become an abandoned, urban tourist trap. Someone has turned old train cars into air bnbs and thrown a pool in the middle of the attraction - it's smart, but sad. The cars are not taken care of, rusted paint and broken parts, most likely to keep the "aesthetic" but whoever runs it should do basic upkeep...whoever owns the property for the choo choo itself is doing a horrible job caring for what used to be an amazing tourist spot and local attraction. There is a fountain in the middle of the property next to the train and about 40 fish in it not being fed and the plants in the pond are dying, the statues in the pond have cracked and fallen over. Ontop of that, the shops in the area have lost the old-timely aesthetic and glow that comes with the train. It's turned into things like an escape room and urban murals with tacky pizza places. I wish I got the name of the store but there is only one left that truly contains the old timey vibe and sells literal toys and souvenirs that are themed to the attraction. So disappointing to see the iconic attraction be let go and unkept like this after growing up here and seeing it in its prime only 10-15 years ago. Do better!

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    Chattanooga Choo Choo - Ladies Restroom

    Ladies Restroom

    Chattanooga Choo Choo - Hotel rooms entrance

    Hotel rooms entrance

    Chattanooga Choo Choo - Train area

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    Train area

    Signal Point - Millipede

    Signal Point

    5.0(16 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    This was a great, easy trail--about 1.6 miles round trip and took us around 65 minutes, including…read moretime spent at the waterfall. The waterfall at the end is beautiful and made a perfect spot to rest. We let Luna take a quick swim to cool off, but were very cautious about her not drinking the water. I had done quite a bit of research beforehand and found mixed reviews about the water quality. Most concerns centered around contamination within 24-48 hours after rainfall. Since it hadn't rained recently, we felt confident it was safe, and thankfully, Luna had no issues after swimming.

    We were in Chattanooga for the weekend and wanted to visit Signal Mountain. In our limited research…read morewe heard that Signal Point was a special place to visit. We learned there are different ways to get to the top of Signal Point but all are pretty dang curvy and steep. We enjoyed our drive and the area appears to be very charming and peaceful. The Signal Point park is located adjacent to a residential neighborhood and is very well marked and easy to find. There are approximately 20 designated parking spots. It was a very cold afternoon so we bundled up and walked down to the overlook. It was really beautiful, with the Tennessee River flowing below and the array of rock ridges. The history of the area is incredible as well, there are signs within the park to help educate guests on the challenges of those who came before us. We learned that during the Civil War the river was a natural highway through the region but sections of rapids were impassable for large vessels. Supply boats bound for Chattanooga had to be pulled by ropes through the man-made side channels which strengthened the Union army for Sherman's advance on Atlanta in 1864. We also learned when the Confederate forces laid siege to Chattanooga in September 1863, they cut off telegraph lines to the city. The Federals, in order to move messages from Chattanooga, a series of signal stations were established. One of these stations was Signal Point. Incredible history and beautiful location all in one. We would highly recommend to others visiting or living in the area.

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    Signal Point
    Signal Point

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